I guess this means that Christmas is over. And what a great Christmas it was in this particular office.

I work with young carers in the Barossa and surrounding districts.

These young people range in age from five to 25 years and have a caring role within the home.

Their program at Carers Link is largely funded by community donations - funds which, late last year, were running low. But then.

The management, staff and patrons of the Vine Inn commenced a Christmas wishing tree; the staff at the Nuriootpa branch of NAB donated some gifts; a wonderfully generous family who wish to remain anonymous donated some gifts; the children of Hewett Primary School donated the proceeds from their Enterprise Day; and, two locally based trust funds donated cash amounts.

This unsolicited generosity meant that every active young carer registered with Carers Link received a Christmas gift this year.

Our youngest young carers will be able to go on camp and we are able to expand our social and recreational program in terms one and two.

On behalf of the young carers, our board of management, staff and volunteers, I would like to thank this wonderful community for the recognition and appreciation they have shown for the contribution made by young carers.

And thanks for making my Christmas a joyous one.

Pam Makin

Young Carer Support Worker

Carers Link

Barossa and Districts

Nuriootpa